Two cars leave from the same position at the same time. One travels due North at 30 mph, while the other travels due East at 40 mph. At what rate is the distance between the cars changing after 1 hour?

Two cars leave from the same position at the same time. One travels due North at 30 mph, while the other travels due East at 40 mph. At what rate is the distance between the cars changing after 1 hour?

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Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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